by Julius Park | Jul 17, 2014 | Articles, Blog, Training Tips
So I just came back from a 9 day trip to Italy with the family, and let me say, it was awesome! I got to see a lot of really cool things like the Colosseum, the Statue of David, and a lot of other cool stuff. Not to mention I got to eat more carbs in one week than I...
by Julius Park | Jul 14, 2014 | Blog, Training Tips
During the Holidays, I read an insightful article breaking down New Years Resolutions. “Resolutions based on “Will Power” FAIL 80% of the time; Resolutions based on changing the Systems you work in SUCCEED 80% of the time. Remember, it’s well-intentioned SYSTEMS...
by Julius Park | Jun 13, 2014 | Articles, BJJ, Blog, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Training Tips
1. Good Jiu-Jitsu technique exists when you’re a hammer (offense) and when you’re a nail (defense). Therefore, it doesn’t matter whether you are “losing” or “winning”, in a “bad” position or a “good” one. You should be working on improving those positions. 2. Don’t...
by Julius Park | May 27, 2014 | Articles, BJJ, Blog, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Training Tips
Protecting your hands is a major key to maintaining your ability to practice Jiu Jitsu. Lots of students think of athletic tape as something you use when injured but most serious BJJ practitioners use tape to prevent injuries, protect sensitive areas, and maintain...
by Julius Park | May 22, 2014 | Articles, Blog, Training Tips
Olympic lifts – Where and How to Learn Them Olympic lifts can be one of the best additions to your training regimen. They will help you build muscle, improve explosive power, and lose fat in the process. The only catch is: they are super technical, and if done...
by Julius Park | May 5, 2014 | Articles, Blog, Training Tips
I have issues with low back pain. How did this happen and what can I do to fix it? Back pain has become one of the most common issues among American adults today. There is a wealth of myth and misinformation regarding where low back pain starts, and what to do about...
